Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School
115%
Capacity
225
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School
Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its standing in the local community. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 39 applications for just 23 places, with all 23 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.7, meaning nearly two families compete for every place. The school currently houses 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 196, so it is running above its official limit. Demographically, the school stands out: 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and likely the local average too, placing Stonebroom in a context of significant socio-economic diversity. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary in North East Derbyshire, part of the Derbyshire local authority, and includes a nursery provision for children from age three.
Academically, Stonebroom has been rated Good by Ofsted, a rating it has held since its last graded inspection in 2016. The most recent inspection, an ungraded visit in September 2019, confirmed the school remains Good. In the previous graded inspection in 2013, the school was rated Requires Improvement, so the trajectory has been positive. The 2016 inspection gave top marks of Good for leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness. For context, the Derbyshire local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 59, and only 9 out of 353 primary schools in the area are rated Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding school is The Green Flying High Academy, 4 km away. While Stonebroom’s specific KS2 results are not provided, its Good rating and oversubscription suggest solid academic performance within its community.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, and an ICT suite. Sports on offer include football, netball, tennis, athletics, and dance, while clubs extend to drama, choir, eco club, and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, Stonebroom provides for a wide spectrum of SEND, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, social and emotional mental health, and both moderate and severe learning difficulties. The school also has a chapel on site. Given its oversubscribed status, families should apply early and ensure they meet catchment criteria. This is a school that serves a diverse intake, has strong demand, and offers a comprehensive set of provisions for a range of pupil needs, making it a practical choice for local families who value inclusivity and a full extracurricular offer.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street, Alfreton, North East Derbyshire, DE55 6JY |
| Headteacher | Angela Sweeney |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.0% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 196 (115% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Sept 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Sept 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British95.1%
- Asian2.6%
- White (other)0.9%
- Mixed0.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School
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Contact Information
High Street, Alfreton
North East Derbyshire, DE55 6JY
Journey to School
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